Not only was my flight late, but the visa and customs processing on arrival took longer than I had planned. By the time I got to my hotel, it was after 6:00 pm and the sun was already setting. Seaside Walk In Dili, Timor-Leste It was too late to visit...

OMAAT reader Gabor shared a frustrating denied boarding story with me, and asked for my take. This is a mighty interesting one, and I’m surprised I’ve never addressed a situation like this on the blog…

This is how American Airlines AAdvantage miles are saving the day for a last-minute Christmas flight

Delta Air Lines has settled a lawsuit brought by a flight attendant it dismissed after he spoke out about being sexually assaulted by a senior coworker at his graduation ceremony. The settlement, which was reached for an undisclosed amount of money, brings to an end the lawsuit brought by Aryasp...

The globe-spanning longhaul strategy at United Airlines is reflecting evolving travel trends for summer 2026: frequency cuts on some traditional European routes from Newark paired with a flurry of new destination launches into secondary markets. United Scales Back Some European Routes For Summer 2026 According to schedule filings flagged by...

I’ve said for years that you should always register at least one credit card with a dining rewards program. You never know when it might pay off. And recently, that…

A Delta passenger boarded a flight carrying a meat cleaver at Portland Airport, undetected by TSA screeners—who now blame inadequate training as staff still await paycheck backlogs from the recent government shutdown. Here’s exactly how the security lapse happened and what TSA says it plans to do next. Continue reading TSA...

Update 11/18/25: CardPointers is offering an increased discount of 50% through December 1 on both annual and lifetime subscriptions. ~ CardPointers is an app/website/browser extension that helps you track all your credit cards, their various benefits, etc. Its most popular feature is the ability to auto-enroll card-linked spending offers like...

In January, Hilton will introduce a brand new top elite tier Diamond Reserve, lowering requirements for other tiers and also ending some perks. The post Hilton Unveils New Top Tier and Hilton Honors Changes appeared first on Miles to Memories.

Spirit Airlines is preparing for a major surge in holiday travel with a pretty… The post Spirit Expands Latin America and Caribbean Offerings With New and Returning Routes appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.

Marriott is once again targeting select Bonvoy members with promotions awarding bonus points on stays. These promos will stack with Marriott’s separate global promotion offering 2,025 bonus points – or more – per stay. The Deal Marriott Bonvoy is targeting some members with promotions including: Stay once & earn 1,500...

Porsha Williams was removed from a Delta Air Lines flight from Las Vegas to Atlanta after an onboard dispute that led crew to request law-enforcement assistance. The flight continued normally, but police met the aircraft on arrival and escorted the Real Housewives star off the plane. Continue reading Real Housewife Porsha...

Timor-Leste offers a visa on arrival for citizens of most nations, including US citizens, and I was immediately introduced to warm Timorese hospitality… and to the island’s poor technological infrastructure. Customs And Immigration In Timor-Leste: Visa On Arrival And A Pesky Customs Form Recall, I was last off the plane....